Bob Saxon
ISS Announces New Board of Directors
The ISS (International Superyacht Society) announces its 2014-2017 Board of Directors and Past Presidents Council. For the current year and based on a democratic voting system, ISS members have awarded eight board positions for three years for the 2014-2017 term. Representing global interests, both the ISS Executive Committee and Board of Directors are well represented. Of the executive committee, three members are based full-time in Europe, two full-time in the U.S. and one with homes and business interests in both regions. Of the general board, eight are based in Europe with 16 in the United States.
Hines Named FYBA Charter Professional of the Year
International Yacht Collection (IYC) announce that Terry Hines, Charter Marketing Director, has been named as the Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA) Charter Professional of the Year for 2013. The prestigious award is presented during FYBA’s Annual Dinner Gala (this year on 31 January) and is based on exacting criteria which includes setting a positive example for industry peers; demonstrating leadership qualities; contributing time and service to improve the industry and association…
FYBA Names 2013 Board of Directors
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA) has announced its Board of Directors for 2013. Ann Vernon, FYBA Executive Director, said, “I am delighted to congratulate this winning team of highly respected yachting industry veterans on being appointed to our Board for 2013. Founded in 1987, the Florida Yacht Brokers Association has grown to become the world’s largest organization of professionals engaged in the worldwide practice of selling and buying yachts of all sizes and types. The FYBA mission statement is: “To unite those…
Two Named 2012 IYC Yacht, Charter Brokers of the Year
International Yacht Collection (IYC) is pleased to announce that Mark Elliott and Barbara Stork Landeweer are the company’s 2012 Yacht and Charter Brokers of Year respectively. Based on their extraordinary contributions to their clients and IYC, both helped families and friends enjoy ownership and destination travel and facilitated IYC’s hold on market share in the global superyacht economy. Notably, this is Barbara’s second consecutive year as IYC Charter Broker of the Year and Mark’s sixth time being so honored. “I congratulate Barbara and Mark on their exceptional performance during 2012,” says Bob Saxon, IYC President.
Yachting Community Loses Icon
John Joseph Ciullo passes away at 54. Mr. John Joseph Ciullo, age 54 years of Fort Lauderdale, FL, entered into Eternal Life on September 29, 2012. John was predeceased by his mother Shirley Flowers Thompson. He is survived by his beloved Elena Shalaeva; father John V. Ciullo; sister Dawn (Tom) Grogan; brother David; nieces and nephews Joseph, Melissa, Kara, Jessie and Michael; many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends. John was an avid surfer, accomplished scuba diver, racquetball player of repute, and commercial pilot.
